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 === General Resources ===
-We recommend running '''Windows 11''', which is the latest operating system from Microsoft. Some information can be found here: [https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 Download Windows 11]
+We recommend running '''Windows 11''', which is the latest operating system from Microsoft: [https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 Download Windows 11]
 === Best Practices ===
-==== Logging in to your Windows Laptop ====
+==== Logging In ====
-''Windows Hello'' is a personal and secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN.
+'''Windows Hello''' is a secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a '''PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint'''. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device. Information about: [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/learn-about-windows-hello-and-set-it-up-dae28983-8242-bb2a-d3d1-87c9d265a5f0 Windows Hello]
+==== Protect Your Data ====
+Windows has a [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-your-windows-pc-87a81f8a-78fa-456e-b521-ac0560e32338 backup feature] in the operating system, but we generally recommend storing your data on Riverdale's Google Drive. We back up your RCS GDrive for you!
+==== Antivirus ====
+The Windows operating system comes with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Defender_Antivirus Windows Defender]. This is a functional and well regarded antivirus product, and it's free. On Riverdale managed laptops, we deploy Sophos antivirus, which is managed via Sophos Central.
+==== Keep Your Device Up-to-Date ====
+It's best practice to keep Windows up-to-date via [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/update-windows-3c5ae7fc-9fb6-9af1-1984-b5e0412c556a Windows Update] and to update drives from the manufacturer (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc). Drivers from the manufacturer can be found on their respective Support page. They often provide a "device scanner" tool that takes inventory of your machine and only applies the updates/drivers that it's missing.